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Logitech adds flashy new G810 Orion Spectrum RGB mechanical gaming keyboard to its lineup

Most of us think of a computer keyboard as a tool for inputting letters and numbers, but for gamers, a good keyboard can be the difference between their character living or dying. Am I being overly dramatic? You betcha. I can’t help it because the new Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (wow […]

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T-mobile is at it again…

By Dave Rees / February 8, 2016 / News / Leave a Comment

T-mobile is currently offering several outstanding deals: Simple Choice Family Plan with 4 lines of Unlimited Talk, Text & Data for $150 per month (including 14GB of tethering per line). Simple Choice Family Plan with 4 lines of Unlimited Talk, Text + 10GB data per line for $120 per month. Both offers are valid for all new

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Pantelligent Smart Frying Pan… because Bluetooth

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 7, 2016 / News / Cooking, Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

Cooking is fun if you know what you’re doing. But if you are a cooking novice, it can be an anxiety and smoke filled nightmare. Can a special frying pan help you learn to cook? Only if it comes with Gordon Ramsay attached to it you might think. The Pantelligent Smart Frying Pan doesn’t come

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Keep your workspace tidy with Satechi’s new Aluminum Monitor Stands

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 7, 2016 / News / Computer Gear, monitor, Stand / Leave a Comment

All parts of my home may not be organized and clutter free, but I try to keep my Gadgeteer HQ workspace as neat and tidy as possible. It’s tough for me to feel inspired to write when my desk is a mess, so I’m always looking for ways to keep things organized in my small

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More user hacks, 2 wallet reviews, a spy clock and more – Weekly update

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 6, 2016 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

Hello Gadgeteers! I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far. My internet connection which has been down for the past 6 days here at home (Gadgeteer HQ), was finally fixed this afternoon, so I’ve been catching up on some surfing, emails, and other net related fun. How about you? If you haven’t had

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Crocomark is a whimsical bookmark for books

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 6, 2016 / News / Books / 1 Comment

I can’t seem to recall the last time I read an actual physical book. You know the kind I’m talking about, the ones made of paper with pages that you turn with your hands instead of with a swipe of a finger. I still love real books, but carrying around my latest tome is easier

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Foldio360 lets you easily create 360 degree 3D spinning images

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 5, 2016 / News / Camera gear, Crowdfunded, Photography / Leave a Comment

If you’re an eBay or Etsy seller of small items, a product reviewer like me or someone who just likes to goof around with photography gadgets, you will want to check out the Foldio360 turntable project on Kickstarter. Made by the same guys that brought use the Foldio portable photography studio, which earned a spot

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Eliminate odors naturally with the Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag

By Kathleen Chapman / February 5, 2016 / News / Cleaning, Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

Get rid of strange smells in your clothes, gym bag, closets, car, or bathroom using the Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag. This bag contains non-toxic natural Moso bamboo charcoal which covers an area of 90 square feet and absorbs odors, pollutants, allergens and excess moisture from the air. It needs to be recharged once per

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Now you can look cool wearing your GoPro Hero cameras

By Kathleen Chapman / February 3, 2016 / News / Action Camera, Camera gear, tech clothing / Leave a Comment

Now you can look cool when strapping on your GoPro Hero camera to capture your action shots with the SmaTree Baseball Hat for GoPro. This cap is made of soft, lightweight material (80% Acrylon & 20% Wool) and will fit all versions of the GoPro Hero cameras. The SmaTree Baseball Hat for GoPro is available in

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Sharpen your workout with the Razer Nabu Watch

By Larry Geisz / February 3, 2016 / News / Activity tracker, Health and fitness, Watches and Clocks / 1 Comment

Razer, a company known for its high-end, high-quality gaming equipment has branched out to the fitness wearables with the Razer Nabu Watch. Razer has some earlier entries into the sports band market with the Nabu X and Nabu, but the Nabu Watch is a step towards a fully functional timepiece. The Nabu Watch is basically

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Nessie sea monster ladles may not work better than other soup ladles, but they are adorable

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 2, 2016 / News / Cooking, Home and Kitchen, Tea / Leave a Comment

These ladles appear to be named after the Loch Ness Monster of the Scottish Highlands, but they remind me more of Dino the dinosaur from the Flintstones cartoons. Either way, they are cute as heck and will bring a smile to the face of anyone who uses one. Available through the Animi Causa Boutique, these

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Go big or go home … Fluance goes big with the Fi70 Bluetooth speaker

By Bill Henderson / February 2, 2016 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth speaker / 1 Comment

Whether the new Fluance Fi70 Bluetooth speaker is the best sounding Bluetooth speaker as Fluance claims remains to be seen. Only a review can determine that, but the Fi70 may qualify as the largest Bluetooth speaker yet. This 81 lb. monster will certainly fill a large room with high quality audio. At the core of

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A Flic here, a Flic there…. I need a Flic smart button everywhere!

By Leslie Hosmer / February 2, 2016 / News / Bluetooth / 5 Comments

As our lives have become more dependent on our devices there has also become a growing need to simplify. I have an app for just about everything these days which I love don’t get me wrong, but my attention can be diverted while I fumble with my phone to turn on a light, or hit

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Help wanted – Join The Gadgeteer team!

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 1, 2016 / News / 2 Comments

Would you like to become part of Gadgeteer team? Due to a few people leaving in the past year, I currently have 3-5 positions open. Keep reading to see if you have what it takes to join my crazy group of gadget nerds.

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Motion activated IllumiBowl lights the way to your throne

By Kathleen Chapman / February 1, 2016 / News / Home and Kitchen, LED Light / 2 Comments

Many people use nightlights to avoid having to stumble around in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. However, nightlights remain on throughout the night using up unnecessary electricity and some are a little too bright and may disturb your sleep. And no one enjoys turning on the bathroom light in the middle

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TappLock – security at the tip of your finger

By Dennis Moore / January 31, 2016 / News / Crowdfunded, Locks / 3 Comments

Whether it’s securing a locker, a shed, or luggage, most people find themselves in need of a padlock or combination lock at one time or another. The problem with these locks is you have to remember a combination or keep track of a key. Personally, I’ve had to throw away more than one lock because

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Cricket flour, Hacks, reusable notebooks and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 30, 2016 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

It’s the last week of January and we had quite a few reviews and news posts that you definitely don’t want to miss. To make sure you read everything, click through to see the full list of all our posts from last week.

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Moleskine Journal app now pairs with FiftyThree’s Pencil stylus

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 30, 2016 / News / Apps, iOS, Notebooks, Styluses / Leave a Comment

When it comes to journaling, I still prefer using a real paper notebook with a pen. But if digital journaling is your favorite method and you also own an iPad, you should know that Moleskine’s Journal app for iOS can now work with the Pencil from FiftyThree. The Pencil is a Bluetooth stylus that has a

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Keep tabs on your little ones with the dokiWatch

By Dennis Moore / January 30, 2016 / News / Crowdfunded, Kid Gadgets, Watches and Clocks / 1 Comment

As cellphones become more prevalent and ingrained into our daily lives, many parents find themselves wondering, “At what age do I let my child get a phone?” For those parents who aren’t ready to let their children have the full cellphone experience, but still want to be able to contact them when away, a solution

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Having problems with ringing, buzzing, or rushing sounds? Try the Tinnitus Relief Wand

By Kathleen Chapman / January 29, 2016 / News / Health and fitness / 6 Comments

According to WebMD, tinnitus affects about 50 million adults in the U.S. “Tinnitus (pronounced ti-ni-tis), or ringing in the ears, is the sensation of hearing ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling, or other sounds. The noise can be intermittent or continuous, and can vary in loudness. It is often worse when background noise is low, so

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